Anthurium striolatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sodiro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 15: 463 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233038
Common Names
- Striolate Anthurium
- Striolatum Anthurium
- Striolate-Leaf Anthurium
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Anthurium striolatum (also called Striped Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves with white veins and red flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in humid, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium striolatum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Anthurium striolatum flower is a bright red spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black berry with a thin, papery outer layer. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.
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Anthurium striolatum is a small evergreen shrub, growing to a height of 1–2 m (3–6 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Anthurium striolatum
Anthurium striolatum is native to the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Anthurium striolatum FAQ
What is the common name of Anthurium striolatum?
Striolate Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium striolatum?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What is the growth habit of Anthurium striolatum?
It is an evergreen herb with a creeping habit.
Species in the Anthurium genus
Anthurium acaule, Anthurium acutangulum, Anthurium acutifolium, Anthurium acutissimum, Anthurium acutum, Anthurium aduncum, Anthurium affine, Anthurium agnatum, Anthurium alatipedunculatum, Anthurium alatum, Anthurium albidum, Anthurium albispatha, Anthurium albovirescens, Anthurium alegriasense, Anthurium alticola, Anthurium amnicola, Anthurium amoenum, Anthurium anceps, Anthurium andicola, Anthurium andinum, Anthurium andraeanum, Anthurium andreslovinense, Anthurium angosturense, Anthurium angustatum, Anthurium angustilaminatum, Anthurium angustilobum, Anthurium angustisectum, Anthurium angustispadix, Anthurium anorianum, Anthurium antioquiense, Anthurium antonioanum, Anthurium antrophyoides, Anthurium apaporanum, Anthurium argyrostachyum, Anthurium aripoense, Anthurium arisaemoides, Anthurium aristatum, Anthurium armeniense, Anthurium aroense, Anthurium asplundii, Anthurium atropurpureum, Anthurium atroviride, Anthurium augustinum, Anthurium aureum, Anthurium auritum, Anthurium austin-smithii, Anthurium bakeri, Anthurium balaoanum, Anthurium balslevii, Anthurium barbacoasense,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15724-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.